JP6472951B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  In the vicinity of such a variable display device, a moving body (so-called accessory) driven by a drive source such as a motor or a solenoid is provided so as to be movable in the vertical and horizontal directions in front of the variable display device. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which the effect is improved by linking the display of the effect image and the movement of the moving body. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine having a moving body that moves along a guide groove.

JP 2012-130539 A

  In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, there is one moving path of the moving body formed by the guide groove. Therefore, the moving body can only move along one movement path, and the movement tends to be monotonous.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine whose interest is improved by a moving body that moves in various ways.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application is:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a game,
A moving body (for example, a production moving body 210) that is movable between the first position and the second position;
The moving body moves between the first position and the second position according to a guide portion (for example, the guide groove 250),
The guide part includes at least a first guide part (for example, a guide groove 250 constituting a path 270 to a path 273) for moving the moving body from the first position to the second position, and the moving body includes the A second guide portion different from the first guide portion for moving from the second position to the first position (for example, a guide groove 250 constituting the path 274 to the path 279),
The movable body can move from the first position to the second position according to the first guide part without changing the attitude, and can move from the second position to the first position according to the second guide part. Ri movable der without changing (e.g., as shown in FIGS. 13 to 17, directing the moving body 210 is moved along the guide groove 250 without changing the posture),
A first drive means (for example, drive motor 230) for moving the movable body between the first position and the second position according to the guide portion;
The movable body includes a first movable body (for example, the left movable body 211) and a second movable body (for example, the right movable body 212),
While the movable body is moved between the first position and the second position by the first driving means, the first movable body and the second movable body are different from the first driving means. Operable by second drive means (eg, solenoid 226);
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine whose interest is improved by a moving body that moves in various ways.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Game control means (for example, main board 11) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, production control board 12),
The game control means includes information output means (for example, I / O 105) for outputting information,
The effect control means controls the effect based on information output by the information output means .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can realize various movements of the moving body and has improved interest.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The guide portion includes an outer peripheral wall (for example, outer peripheral wall 260) formed in a polygonal shape in plan view, and an inner peripheral wall (for example, an outer peripheral wall formed in a polygonal shape at a distance from the outer peripheral wall inside the outer peripheral wall). For example, a guide groove (for example, guide groove 250) including an inner peripheral wall 261),
Switching from the first guide portion to the second guide portion at the corner of the guide groove, the vertex of the outer peripheral wall (for example, the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall) and the vertex of the inner peripheral wall (for example, the corner of the inner peripheral wall) Of the inner wall vertices 265), the outer wall vertices are located closer to the second guide portion than the inner wall vertices.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can realize various movements of the moving body and has improved interest.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
When the moving body is in the first position, at least a part of the moving body is in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize,
The first guide part includes a straight part (for example, a straight section 250a) in which the moving body moves linearly from the first position to make it easily visible.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to restrict various movements of the moving body in a place where visual recognition is difficult.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
A drive unit (for example, drive motor 230) for driving the movable body;
Detection means (for example, an initial position detection sensor 227, a detection piece 233) for detecting the moving body at the first position;
The driving unit controls the driving of the moving body until the detecting unit detects that the moving body is in the first position, or the moving unit is in the first position by the detecting unit. One of the controls for driving the moving body is performed based on the detection.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can realize various movements of the moving body and has improved interest.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus which comprises the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. The disassembled perspective view of the game effect lamp attached to the production | presentation apparatus which comprises the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus which comprises the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. The exploded perspective view which looked at the production device which constitutes the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. The exploded perspective view which looked at the production device which constitutes the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. The disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of rendering device which comprises the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the back left side. The exploded perspective view which looked at a part of direction device which constitutes the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the back right side. The exploded perspective view which looked at a part of direction device which constitutes the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. The disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of rendering device which comprises the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention shown in FIG. 10 from the front. The top view of the guide body which comprises the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the perspective view seen from back, (b) is the front view which paid its attention to the production moving body, (c) is in (a) The enlarged view of the area | region enclosed by "C". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the perspective view seen from back, (b) is the front view which paid its attention to the production moving body, (c) is in (a) The enlarged view of the area | region enclosed by "C". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the perspective view seen from back, (b) is the front view which paid its attention to the production moving body, (c) is in (a) The enlarged view of the area | region enclosed by "C". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the perspective view seen from back, (b) is the front view which paid its attention to the production moving body, (c) is in (a) The enlarged view of the area | region enclosed by "C". It is a figure which shows the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is the perspective view seen from back, (b) is the front view which paid its attention to the production moving body, (c) is in (a) The enlarged view of the area | region enclosed by "C". It is a figure which shows the modification of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, (a) is a figure which shows the guide groove formed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on a 1st modification, (b) is a 2nd modification. The figure which shows the guide groove formed in the pachinko gaming machine concerning.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9, the drive motor 230, the solenoid 226, and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. And a function for determining control contents for causing the electrical parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as operation / non-operation of the drive motor 230 and the solenoid 226.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9, LED for decoration, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and the player for the push button 31B. An operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action is detected is transmitted from the push sensor 35B, and an initial position detection signal indicating that the detection sensor 227 has detected a moving body at the initial position. Wiring for transmission is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol to be a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or a symbol is not limited to the big hit symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the jackpot type becomes “non-probable”, and when a jackpot symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of the decorative design, unlike the reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or voice output as a message, a lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED, or an effect For example, there is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may reach the reach state, or the reach effect by the super reach is executed by the effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol such as the predetermined operation of the model. Preliminary effects for notifying the player of the advantages of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” May be executed.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “button notice” and “window notice” are set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  When a notice effect that is “button notice” is executed, two or more decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R) are started after all the symbol changes are started. Etc.) before the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect operation that is an effect during the operation effective period is performed. The effect during the operation effective period is an effect of prompting the player to operate the push button 31B by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. Any operation is acceptable. As described above, the effect during the operation effective period that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation of the push button 31B) is also called an operation promotion effect.

  The production operation that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation is not limited to the one that displays the production image on the image display device 5, but the one that outputs a predetermined sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Lighting or blinking in a predetermined lighting pattern, moving a movable model provided in a production model provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these It may be.

  When an effect is performed during the operation effective period, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player is set. When a push operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected within the operation effective period, execution of the effect during the operation effective period is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, A predetermined production operation is performed. For example, when the button operation effect is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed, the variable display result may be a “hit”. It is only necessary to provide an effect operation that provides a notice so that it can be recognized. Thus, when a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected within the operation effective period, it is only necessary to change the effect mode by switching the effect during the operation effective period to the button operation effect. .

  In the notice effect that becomes “window notice”, for example, a plurality of types of characters that are prepared in advance are shown at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period starts corresponding to the notice effect that becomes “button notice”. Of the effect images, an effect operation such as displaying any effect image so as to appear in the window on the display screen of the image display device 5 is executed. Various effect operations are performed such as displaying an effect image indicating a character and the like, displaying a message image notifying a message from the character, and outputting a predetermined sound notifying the message from the speakers 8L and 8R. It may be broken.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

  Next, the detailed structure of the rendering device 200 provided in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 3, the side on which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the description will be made by defining the vertical and horizontal directions as viewed from the player as the vertical and horizontal directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as they are.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the rendering device 200 includes a base body 201 that holds each component of the rendering device 200, a game effect lamp 9 provided in the upper right portion and the upper left portion of the base body 201, and the base body 201. An effect moving body 210 that is provided at the center rear and moves according to the progress of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided.

  The base body 201 holds each component of the effect device 200 and is attached to the rear surface of the game board 2. In FIG. 3, the hatched area of the base body 201 indicates an area that is not visible to the player by being attached to the back of the game board 2, and shows a cross section of the base body 201. is not. When the effect moving body 210 is in the position shown in FIG. 3, a part (lower part) thereof is covered with the base body 201. Therefore, the player cannot visually recognize a part of the effect moving body 210 covered with the base body 201 or it is difficult to visually recognize it. In addition, the effect moving body 210 shown in FIG. 3 exists in the initial state located in the lowest part so that it may mention later.

  The effect moving body 210 has an appearance simulating a butterfly in the present embodiment. The effect moving body 210 attracts the player's line of sight by moving as if a butterfly is flying, and enhances the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A specific movement mode of the effect moving body 210 and components for driving the effect moving body 210 will be described later.

  The game effect lamp 9 lights or blinks in a predetermined pattern as the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the game effect lamp attached to the effect device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the game effect lamp 9 includes a lamp control board 14 to which a plurality of LEDs 53 are attached, a diffusion plate 51 that diffuses and emits light from the LEDs 53, and decorations on the light from the diffusion plate 51. And a decorative plate 52 that emits light after being applied.

  The diffusion plate 51 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having translucency, and a plurality of irregularities 51a are formed on the surface thereof. The light emitted from the LED 53 is diffused in various directions by the plurality of irregularities 51a. As a result, the light emitted from the diffusion plate 51 is uneven in brightness, and the unevenness becomes a light pattern and is visually recognized by the player.

  The decorative plate 52 is made of, for example, a translucent synthetic resin, and a plurality of concaves and convexes (not shown) for diffusing the light incident from the diffusion plate 51 are formed on the back surface thereof. As described above, the light emitted from the LED 53 is diffused by the unevenness 51 a formed on the diffusion plate 51 and the unevenness (not shown) formed on the decoration plate 52. A complicated pattern can be added. Further, on the surface of the decorative body 52, a substantially spiral pattern body 52a is formed in accordance with the pattern of the effect moving body 210 imitating a butterfly. For example, a reflective film that reflects external light is attached to the pattern body 52a. Thereby, the decorativeness of the game effect lamp 9 can be enhanced by the light with the pattern emitted from the decorative plate 52 and the external light reflected by the pattern body 52a.

  It should be noted that the effect of light can be further enhanced by changing the mode of light emitted from the LED 53 (for example, lighting time, blinking interval, blinking time, and light amount) according to the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, the light from the LED 53 that maximizes the amount of light may be blinked at short intervals. Further, the plurality of LEDs 53 may be caused to emit light sequentially, for example, from the LED 53 on the left side to the LED 53 on the right side, or may be caused to emit light randomly. Thereby, the effect when the jackpot type becomes “non-probability change” or “probability change” can be raised.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is “surprise” or “small hit”, the light from the LED 53 with a low light amount is turned on (or blinked at a long interval, etc.). Also good. Thereby, the difference from the production when the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change” is clearly expressed. As described above, when the upper limit time for opening and closing the doors (opening the big prize opening) becomes a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) and relatively short time (for example, 0.1 seconds). By changing the mode of the light emitted from the LED 53, a more exciting effect can be executed.

  Next, the configuration of the effect moving body 210 and various moving means for moving the effect moving body 210 will be described in detail. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. A drive motor 230 that is a drive source for moving the effect moving body 210 is provided on the rear surface of the base body 201. The drive motor 230 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 2). Since the drive motor 230 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, it can be rotated by a predetermined angle.

  The effect moving body 210 moves in the vertical and horizontal directions under the drive of the drive motor 230. The movement of the effect moving body 210 is determined by a guide groove 250 (FIG. 7) formed in the guide body 220. That is, the effect moving body 210 moves along the direction in which the guide groove 250 (FIG. 7) extends. The guide body 220 is attached with a guide lid 221 that covers the guide groove 250 (FIG. 7). Thereby, it is possible to prevent dust and the like from accumulating in the guide groove 250 (FIG. 7).

  FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. 6 and 7, the game effect lamp 9 is not shown. 6 and 7, the assembly 228 composed of a plurality of members including the effect moving body 210 illustrated at a position away from the base body 201 is driven by the drive motor 230 attached to the base body 201. It moves, and the relative positional relationship with the base body 201 changes. On the other hand, the drive motor 230 shown in the state attached to the base body 201, the guide body 220 in which the guide groove 250 is formed, and the second rack 240 and the third rack 245 shown in FIG. 201 is fixed. Therefore, the relative positional relationship between these members and the base body 201 does not change even when the drive motor 230 is driven.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a drive motor 230, a guide body 220 in which a guide groove 250 is formed, a second rack 240 and a third rack 245 are attached to the rear surface of the effect base body 201. A drive gear 231 is attached to a drive shaft (not shown) of the drive motor 230. By driving the drive motor 230, the drive gear 231 rotates. The drive gear 231 is engaged with a gear 232a formed on the first rack 232, and the assembly 228 including the first rack 232 moves in the vertical direction in response to the rotation of the drive gear 231.

  The guide body 220 has a guide groove 250 formed in a substantially rhombus shape in plan view. Here, the plan view means that the guide body 220 is viewed from the rear to the front in the drawing so that the direction in which the guide groove 250 extends (the direction in which the guide groove 250 extends) can be visually recognized. A guide lid 221 that covers the guide groove 250 is attached to the guide body 220. The guide body 220 is attached with an initial position detection sensor 227 for detecting a detection piece 233 (described later) formed on the first rack 232. The initial position detection sensor 227 is, for example, a photo sensor, and determines the presence or absence of the detection piece 233 by detecting that the detection piece 233 blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit by the light receiving unit. The initial position detection sensor 227 is provided at a position where the detection piece 223 can be detected when the effect moving body 210 is at the initial position (position at the lowest position).

  The second rack 240 is formed with a gear 240a that meshes with the first driven gear 222 and a guide hole 240b that is vertically opened to allow the assembly 228 to move in the vertical direction. When the assembly 228 moves up and down under the drive of the drive motor 230, the first driven gear 222 meshed with the gear 240a formed in the second rack 240 rotates. In the second rack 240, the first transmission bar 234 and the second transmission bar 236 are inserted into the guide hole 240b, and the second rack 240 is sandwiched between the first rack 232 and the first L-shaped bar 224 positioned in the left-right direction. is there. With such a configuration, the assembly 228 is restricted from moving in the front-rear and left-right directions with respect to the base body 201. The assembly 228 is provided with a sliding ring 237a that is inserted into the guide hole 240b and moves while contacting the guide hole 240b when the assembly 228 moves in the vertical direction. Thereby, the smooth movement of the assembly 228 in the vertical direction is realized.

  The third rack 245 is formed with a gear 245a that meshes with the second driven gear 223 and a guide hole 245b that is vertically opened to allow the assembly 228 to move in the vertical direction. When the assembly 228 moves up and down under the drive of the drive motor 230, the second driven gear 223 meshed with the gear 245a formed in the third rack 245 rotates. In the third rack 245, the second transmission bar 236 is inserted through the guide hole 245b, and the third rack 245 is sandwiched between the side presser 225 and the second L-shaped bar 229 positioned in the left and right directions. With such a configuration, the movement of the assembly 228 in the front-rear and left-right directions with respect to the base body 201 is restricted. The assembly 228 is provided with a sliding ring 237b that is inserted into the guide hole 245b and moves while contacting the guide hole 245b when the assembly 228 moves in the vertical direction. Thereby, the smooth movement of the assembly 228 in the vertical direction is realized.

  Next, the details of the structure of the assembly 228 in which the relative positional relationship with the base body 201 changes as the drive motor 230 is driven will be described. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear left side. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear right side.

  In the first rack 232, a gear 232a that meshes with the drive gear 231 (FIG. 7) is formed on the front surface. The first rack 232 moves in the vertical direction under the rotation of the drive gear 231. Further, the first rack 232 is formed with a rectangular detection piece 233 that is detected by an initial position detection sensor 227 (FIG. 7) made of, for example, a photosensor, protruding from the left surface. The first rack 232 moves only in the vertical direction, but the detection piece 233 is detected by the initial position detection sensor 227 when the first rack 232 is positioned at the lowest position (initial position). Further, the first rack 232 is a through hole penetrating in the left-right direction, and a first transmission bar insertion hole 232b through which the first transmission bar 234 is inserted is formed. The diameter of the first transmission bar insertion hole 232b is larger than the outer diameter of the first transmission bar insertion hole 234. Thus, the first transmission bar 234 can be inserted through the first transmission bar insertion hole 232b.

  The moving body attaching plate 215 is attached with the moving body holding plate 213 that holds the effect moving body 210, and the first transmission bar 234 and the second transmission bar 236 are inserted and held therein. The moving body mounting plate 215 forms a mounting hole for the moving body holding plate 213 that holds the effect moving body 210, and a moving body guide hole 215a that allows the moving body holding plate 213 to move in the left-right direction is formed. Yes. The moving body holding plate 213 is attached to the moving body mounting plate 215 by a sliding engagement portion 238. Further, a first L-shaped bar 224 and a second L-shaped bar 229 having a substantially L-shaped cross section are mounted on both sides of the moving body mounting plate 215.

  The first L-shaped bar 224 is formed with a first transmission bar insertion hole 224a through which the first transmission bar 234 is inserted and a second transmission bar insertion hole 224b through which the second transmission bar 236 is inserted. The hole diameter of the first transmission bar insertion hole 224a is larger than the outer diameter of the first transmission bar 234. Accordingly, the first transmission bar 234 can be inserted through the first transmission bar insertion hole 224a. In addition, the hole diameter of the second transmission bar insertion hole 224 b is larger than the outer diameter of the second transmission bar 236. As a result, the second transmission bar 236 is rotatable within the second transmission bar insertion hole 224b. Further, the first L-shaped bar 224 has a mounting protrusion 216a formed on the right surface thereof, which is inserted into a mounting hole 232c (FIG. 9) formed in the first rack 232 and fastened by fastening means such as a screw (not shown). ing. Thereby, the first rack 232 is fixed to the first L-shaped bar 224.

  The second L-shaped bar 229 has a second transmission bar insertion hole 229a through which the second transmission bar 236 is inserted. The hole diameter of the second transmission bar insertion hole 229a is larger than the outer diameter of the second transmission bar 236. As a result, the second transmission bar 236 is rotatable within the second transmission bar insertion hole 229a. Further, the second L-shaped bar 229 is formed with a mounting protrusion 216b on the left surface thereof, which is inserted into a mounting hole 225a (FIG. 8) formed in the side presser member 225 and fastened by fastening means such as screws (not shown). Has been. Thereby, the side presser material 225 is fixed to the second L-shaped bar 229.

  The first transmission bar 234 is a rod-shaped member having a circular cross section, and includes a first transmission bar insertion hole 232b formed in the first rack 232, and a first transmission bar insertion hole 224a formed in the first L-shaped bar 224. Communicating with A guide protrusion 235 is fixed to one end of the first transmission bar 234. The guide protrusion 235 is formed with a protrusion 262 on the front surface that is inserted into a guide groove 250 (FIG. 7) formed in the guide body 220. The other end of the first transmission bar 234 is inserted into a first transmission bar insertion portion 214a formed on the transmission bar locking plate 214, and is fixed by a fastening means such as a screw (not shown). The transmission bar locking plate 214 is fixed to the moving body holding plate 213.

  When the drive motor 230 (FIG. 7) is driven, the assembly 228 moves in the vertical direction. The guide protrusion 235 moves along the guide groove 250 because the protrusion 262 is fitted in the guide groove 250 (FIG. 7). The first transmission bar 234 can be inserted into a first transmission bar insertion hole 232b formed in the first rack 232 and a first transmission bar insertion hole 224a formed in the first L-shaped bar 224. Therefore, when the guide protrusion 235 moves in the oblique direction along the guide groove 250 (FIG. 7), the first transmission bar 234 to which the guide protrusion 235 is attached moves in the left-right direction. Thereby, the transmission bar locking plate 214, the moving body holding plate 213, and the effect moving body 210 connected to the first transmission bar 234 also move in the left-right direction as the first transmission bar 234 moves in the left-right direction. On the other hand, the movement of the second transmission bar 236 in the left-right direction is limited by the first driven gear 222 and the second driven gear 223 attached to the ends. Therefore, when the transmission bar locking plate 214 moves in the left-right direction, the second transmission bar insertion portion 214b slides with the second transmission bar 236 inserted. In this way, the effect moving body 210 moves along the guide groove 250 formed in the guide body 220.

  The moving body holding plate 213 is attached to the moving body mounting plate 215 with a sliding ring 237 c interposed between the moving body holding plate 213 and the moving body mounting plate 215. Thereby, the movement of the moving body holding plate 213 in the left-right direction with respect to the moving body mounting plate 215 can be performed smoothly. Further, the moving body mounting plate 215 is formed with a concave portion 215b that is formed in a substantially rectangular shape. Thereby, when the transmission bar locking plate 214 moves to the left and right, it is possible to prevent the protrusion of the first transmission bar insertion portion 214a and the like from being caught by the moving body mounting plate 215. Thereby, the transmission bar locking plate 214 can be moved smoothly.

  The second transmission bar 236 is a rod-shaped member having a circular cross section, and a first driven gear 222 that meshes with a gear 240a (FIG. 7) formed on the second rack 240 is attached to one end. A second driven gear 223 that meshes with a gear 245 a (FIG. 7) formed on the third rack 245 is attached to the other end of the second transmission bar 236. The first driven gear 222 and the second driven gear 223 rotate together with the second transmission bar 236 when the assembly 228 moves in the vertical direction under the drive of the drive motor 230 (FIG. 7). In this way, by connecting the first driven gear 222 and the second driven gear 223 that are arranged with a space therebetween by the second transmission bar 236, the posture of the aggregate 228 can be stabilized, and the aggregate 228. It is possible to move up and down without tilting.

  Next, a part of the rendering device 200 attached to the end portion of the first transmission bar 234 and moving along the guide groove 250 (FIG. 7) will be described. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the rendering device constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 10 as viewed from the front.

  As described above, in the transmission bar locking plate 214, the first transmission bar insertion portion 214a into which one end of the first transmission bar 234 (FIG. 8) is inserted and fixed, and the second transmission bar 236 are inserted. 2 transmission bar insertion part 214b is formed. The transmission bar locking plate 214 is fixed to the moving body holding plate 213 with, for example, a screw (not shown).

  The moving body holding plate 213 includes a solenoid 226 that is a driving source for operating the effect moving body 210, a rotating arm 246 that rotates by driving by the solenoid 226, and a rotating piece 248 that rotates in response to the rotation of the rotating arm 246. The left movable piece 251 and the right movable piece 252, the lamp control board 254 on which the plurality of LEDs 255 are mounted, and the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212 that constitute the effect moving body 210 are held.

  The solenoid 226 is attached to the left rear surface of the movable body holding plate 213. The solenoid 226 has a movable iron core (not shown) that moves in the vertical direction. This movable iron core is biased downward by the elastic force of the spring in a non-excited state. On the other hand, when the solenoid 226 is energized, the movable iron core moves backward against the elastic force of the spring. The movable iron core is connected to the protruding end 246 a of the rotating arm 246. Thereby, the protruding end 246a of the rotating arm 246 can be moved in the vertical direction by switching between the excited state and the non-excited state of the solenoid 226.

  The rotating arm 246 has a protruding end 246a connected to the solenoid 226 at one end and a knob portion 246b formed in a C shape at the other end. In addition, a substantially central portion of the rotation arm 246 is rotatably attached to the movable body holding plate 213 and constitutes a rotation shaft 247 of the rotation arm 246. The rotation arm 246 rotates about the rotation shaft 247 by switching the excitation state and non-excitation state of the solenoid 226 and moving the protruding end 246a in the vertical direction. The knob portion 246b is engaged with the rotation protrusion 248c of the rotation piece 248 (FIG. 11), and moves the rotation protrusion 248c in the vertical direction when the rotation arm 246 rotates.

  The rotating piece 248 is roughly configured by two substantially fan-shaped flanges 248a and a web 248b connecting the two flanges 248a at the rear. The left flange 248a in FIG. 11 is formed with a protruding protrusion 248c that engages with the knob portion 246b of the rotating arm 246, and a substantially C-shaped knob portion 248d. The knob portion 248d is engaged with a rotation protrusion 251b formed on the left movable piece 251. On the other hand, only a substantially C-shaped knob 248d is formed on the right flange 248a in FIG. The knob portion 248d is engaged with a rotation protrusion (not shown) formed on the right movable piece 252. The rotating piece 248 is attached so as to be rotatable about a rotating shaft 249. With such a configuration, when the rotation arm 246 rotates and the rotation protrusion 248 c moves in the vertical direction, the rotation piece 248 rotates about the rotation shaft 249. Thereby, the rotation protrusion 251b formed on the left movable piece 251 engaged with the knob portion 248d and the rotation protrusion (not shown) formed on the right movable piece 252 move in the front-rear direction.

  The left movable piece 251 is formed with a rotating protrusion 251b that protrudes downward, and two attachment holes 251a (FIG. 11) for attaching the left moving body 211 that is a part of the effect moving body 210. Yes. The left movable piece 251 is attached to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 251c. An attachment protrusion 211a protruding from the rear surface of the left moving body 211 is inserted into the two attachment holes 251a (FIG. 11), and, for example, screws (not shown) are screwed together. Thereby, the left moving body 211 is fixed to the left movable piece 251. Further, the rotation protrusion 251 b formed on the left movable piece 251 is engaged with a knob 248 d formed on the rotation piece 248. As a result, the left movable piece 251 rotates about the rotation shaft 251c as indicated by the arrow in the figure as the rotation piece 248 rotates.

  As with the left movable piece 251, the right movable piece 252 has two attachments for attaching a rotating protrusion (not shown) protruding downward and a right movable body 212 that is a part of the effect moving body 210. A hole 252a (FIG. 11) is formed. The right movable piece 252 is attached to be rotatable about a rotation shaft 252b. An attachment protrusion 212a protruding from the rear surface of the right moving body 212 is inserted into the two attachment holes 252a (FIG. 11), and, for example, screws (not shown) are screwed together. Thereby, the right moving body 212 is fixed to the right movable piece 252. Further, a rotation protrusion (not shown) formed on the right movable piece 252 is engaged with a knob 248d formed on the rotation piece 248. As a result, the right movable piece 252 rotates about the rotation shaft 252c as indicated by the arrow in the drawing as the rotation piece 248 rotates.

  The effect moving body 210 has an appearance imitating a butterfly, and includes a left moving body 211 and a right moving body 212. As described above, the left moving body 211 is attached to the left movable piece 251 and operates in accordance with the movement of the left movable piece 251. The right moving body 212 is attached to the right movable piece 252 and operates in accordance with the movement of the right movable piece 252. Since the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212 are driven by the same solenoid 226, the movement in the front-rear direction is performed at the same timing. As a result, the butterfly represented by the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212 is visually recognized by the player as if they are flapping.

  The left moving body 211 includes a light transmitting portion 211b that transmits light from the rear and a reflecting portion 211c that reflects external light. Similarly, the right moving body 212 includes a light transmitting portion 212b that transmits light from the rear and a reflecting portion 212c that reflects external light. A lamp control board 254 to which a plurality of LEDs 255 are attached is attached to the rear of the effect moving body 210. The light emitted from the LED 255 passes through the light transmitting part 211b and the light transmitting part 212b and is visually recognized by the player. As described above, the effect moving body 210 can not only reflect the external light but also irradiate the light from the back, thereby giving a decoration that attracts the player.

  The rendering device 200 operates the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212 when moving the rendering moving body 210 along the guide groove 250 formed in the guide body 220. As a result, the butterfly represented by the effect moving body 210 flutters and can be visually recognized by the player as if moving.

  Next, details of the guide groove 250 formed in the guide body 220 and the operation of the effect moving body 210 moving along the guide groove 250 will be described. FIG. 12 is a plan view of a guide body constituting the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 13 to 17 are views focusing on the effect device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a perspective view seen from the rear, and (b) is a front view focusing on the effect moving body. (C) is an enlarged view of a region surrounded by “C” in (a). In FIG. 12, the protruding portion 262 is illustrated by a two-dot chain line so that it can be understood that the protruding portion 262 fitted in the guide groove 250 moves in the guide groove 250. In addition, the protrusion part 262 in a different position is distinguished from each other by attaching | subjecting a different small letter alphabet after the code | symbol 262 of the protrusion part 262 shown in FIG. In addition, when not distinguishing especially in which position it is the projection part 262, it shall only describe as the projection part 262.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the guide groove 250 formed in the guide body 220 includes an upright outer peripheral wall 260 that constitutes the outer peripheral portion of the guide groove 250 and an upright inner portion that constitutes the inner peripheral portion of the guide groove 250. It is comprised from the surrounding wall 261 and the bottom face 263 which connects the outer peripheral wall 260 and the inner peripheral wall 261. The guide groove 250 includes a straight section 250a formed in the vertical direction and a substantially rhombus-shaped section 250b positioned above the straight section 250a.

  A part of the outer peripheral wall 260 is formed in a U-shape to form a straight section 250 a and constitutes an outer edge of the rhombus section 250 b of the guide groove 250. The inner peripheral wall 261 is a wall body having a substantially rhombus shape provided at a distance from the outer peripheral wall 260, and constitutes the inner edge of the rhombus section 250 b of the guide groove 250.

  In FIG. 12, when the protrusion 262a of the guide protrusion 235 (FIG. 13C) is located at the lower end of the guide groove 250, the effect moving body 210 is defined as being in the initial position. FIG. 13 shows the effect device when the effect moving body is at the initial position. FIG. 13B shows the state of the effect moving body 210 that can be visually recognized by the player who is playing the pachinko gaming machine 1. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13C, when the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position, the guide protrusion 235 is positioned at the lower end of the guide groove 250. Further, the detection piece 233 formed on the first rack 232 is at a position where the light emitted from the light emitting portion of the initial position detection sensor 227 is blocked. When the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position in this way, as shown in FIG. 13B, a part of the effect moving body 210 is covered with the game board 2 and is not visible or is difficult to see. It is in. Therefore, when the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position, the effect moving body 210 is difficult to be visually recognized by the player and is not likely to be noticed.

  The guide protrusion 235 attached to the tip of the first transmission bar 234 is raised by driving the drive motor 230 and raising the first rack 232 from the state where the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position. Thereby, the protrusion 262 moves from the position of the protrusion 262a to the position of the protrusion 262b through the path 270 (from the start to the end of the arrow). This path 270 includes a straight section 250 a extending in the vertical direction of the guide groove 250, and there is nothing on the path 270 that blocks the movement along the upward direction of the protrusion 262. Therefore, the protrusion 262 moves along the upward direction as the first rack 232 moves along the upward direction.

  FIG. 14 shows the effect device when the protrusion 262 is at the position of the protrusion 262b (FIG. 12). The guide protrusion 235 shown in FIGS. 14A and 14C is located above the guide protrusion 235 shown in FIG. Further, the detection piece 233 formed on the first rack 232 exists at a position away from the initial position detection sensor 227 and is not detected by the initial position detection sensor 227. Thus, when the effect moving body 210 moves upward from the initial position, a part of the effect moving body 210 covered with the game board 2 appears as shown in FIG. The player can visually recognize the effect moving body 210 in a wider range. Note that in the effect moving body 210 shown in FIG. 13, a part of the effect moving body 210 is invisible or difficult to see, and the effect moving body 210 is in a state where it is difficult to focus attention. Therefore, by setting the route 270 which is a part of the movement route of the guide protrusion 235 (protrusion portion 262) as a route along the upward direction, a part of the effect moving body 210 covered by the game board 2 can be immediately obtained. It can be made visible. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the effect moving body 210.

  When the effect moving body 210 is in the position shown in FIG. 14 and the drive motor 230 is driven to raise the first rack 232, the guide protrusion 235 is further raised. Thereby, the protrusion 262 moves from the position of the protrusion 262b to the position of the protrusion 262c through the path 271 (from the start to the end of the arrow). Note that the protrusion 262 b is in contact with the inner peripheral wall 261 of the guide groove 250. In this state, when the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262b attempts to move in the upward direction, the protrusion 262b moves along the inner peripheral wall 261 while contacting the inner peripheral wall 261. Accordingly, the protrusion 262b moves in the upper right direction (upper left in the drawing) and moves to the position of the protrusion 262c. Since the protrusion 262 moves in the right direction in this way, as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15C, the effect moving body 210 and the first transmission bar are moved by the amount of movement of the protrusion 262 in the right direction. 234 and the guide protrusion 235 move in the right direction. Accordingly, the first transmission bar 234 protruding from the first rack 232 in FIG. 14C cannot be visually recognized by retracting from the first rack 232 in FIG. 15C.

  Thus, as the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262 moves to the upper right along the guide groove 250, the effect moving body 210 also moves to the upper right. As a result, the effect moving body 210 changes its direction from moving in the vertical direction (moving along the path 270) and moves in the upper right direction (moving along the path 271). In this way, the effect moving body 210 moves in various directions. Further, as shown in FIG. 15B, the effect moving body 210 moved in the upper right direction causes a part of the effect moving body 210 covered by the game board 2 to appear.

  Further, by driving the drive motor 230 and raising the first rack 232, the guide projection 235 having the projection 262 further rises. As a result, the protrusion 262 moves from the position of the protrusion 262c to the position of the protrusion 262d through the path 272 (from the start to the end of the arrow). As a result, the protruding portion 262 changes from the state in contact with the inner peripheral wall 261 to the state in contact with the outer peripheral wall 260.

  Further, by driving the drive motor 230 to raise the first rack 232, the guide protrusion 235 further rises. Thereby, the protrusion 262 moves from the position of the protrusion 262d to the position of the protrusion 262e through the path 273 (from the start to the end of the arrow). As described above, since the protrusion 262d is in contact with the outer peripheral wall 260 of the guide groove 250, when the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262d attempts to move in the upward direction in this state, the protrusion 262d moves along the outer peripheral wall 260 while in contact with the outer peripheral wall 260 inclined to the upper left. That is, the protrusion 262d moves in the upper left direction (upper right direction in the drawing) and moves to the position of the protrusion 262e. The protrusion 262e is at a position corresponding to the apex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 formed in a rhombus shape, and is at the highest position in the path along which the protrusion 262 moves. Thus, since the protrusion 262 moves to the left, as shown in FIGS. 16A and 16C, the effect moving body 210 and the first transmission bar are moved by the amount of movement of the protrusion 262 in the left direction. 234 and the guide protrusion 235 move to the left. As a result, the first transmission bar 234 that was in the position retracted from the first rack 232 in FIG. 15C and could not be seen is visible from the first rack 232 in FIG. 16C. It is in a state.

  Thus, as the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262 moves to the upper left along the guide groove 250, the effect moving body 210 also moves to the upper left. In this way, the effect moving body 210 can be moved in various directions, and the movement of the effect moving body 210 can be complicated. Moreover, since the effect moving body 210 can be moved to the highest position, as shown in FIG. 16B, the player can visually recognize the entire effect moving body 210.

  In this way, when the protrusion 262 formed on the guide protrusion 235 passes through the path 270 to the path 273, the effect moving body 210 is moved from the first position (initial position) shown in FIG. It moves to the 2nd position (position shown in Drawing 16) located in the uppermost part. Such a movement of the effect moving body 210 is realized by driving the drive motor 230 and raising the first rack 232 as described above. On the other hand, returning the effect moving body 210 from the second position to the first position (initial position) is realized by rotating the drive motor 230 in the opposite direction and lowering the first rack 232. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the effect moving body 210 moves from the first position (initial position) to the second position and from the second position to the first position (initial position). The route is different.

  When the effect moving body 210 is in the second position (the position shown in FIG. 16), when the drive motor 230 is rotated in the opposite direction to lower the first rack 232, the protrusion 262 e becomes the inner peripheral wall of the guide groove 250. It moves downward until it comes into contact with 261 and moves to the position of the protrusion 262f through the path 274. Thus, the protrusion 262f is in contact with the inner peripheral wall 261 of the guide groove 250.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the path 273 of the protrusion 262 for guiding the effect moving body 210 from the first position (initial position) to the second position, and the effect moving body 210 from the second position to the first position (initial position). ) Is a path different from the path 274 of the protruding portion. The protrusion 262e when the effect moving body 210 is in the second position is at a position corresponding to the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 formed in a rhombus shape. The inner peripheral wall 261 has a vertex 265 corresponding to the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260. An apex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 is located on the upper left side of the apex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. As a result, the protrusion 262 crosses the apex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261 before reaching the protrusion 262e through the path 273. That is, the protrusion 262 that passes through the path 273 moves toward the upper left, but the position of the protrusion 262e that is the arrival position is on the left side and the upper side of the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. As a result, even if the protrusion 262 is moved downward from the position of the protrusion 262e, the path 274 different from the path 273 can be passed through without returning the protrusion 262 to the path 273.

  Such a configuration is described in a different expression from the above. The path 270 to the path 273 of the protrusion 262 for guiding the effect moving body 210 from the first position (initial position) to the second position are set as the first path, and the effect moving body 210 is changed from the second position to the first position (initial position). The path 274 to the path 279 of the projecting portion 262 for guiding to) are defined as the second path. At this time, it can be recognized that the second route is located on the left side of the first route. Further, it can be recognized that the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 is located on the left side of the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. That is, it can be said that the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 is located on the second path side with respect to the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. With such a configuration, even if the protrusion 262 is moved downward from the position of the protrusion 262e, the path 274 different from the path 273 can be passed through without returning the protrusion 262 to the path 273.

  Further, when focusing attention on the guide groove 250, the guide groove 250 that forms the first path composed of the path 270 to the path 273 of the protrusion 262 is defined as the first guide groove, and the first groove composed of the path 274 to the path 279 of the protrusion 262. The guide groove 250 that forms the two paths is defined as a second guide groove. Here, in the upper part of the guide groove 250, the boundary between the first guide groove and the second guide groove can be defined as a line connecting the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 and the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. In such a case, it can be said that the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 is located closer to the second guide groove than the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261.

  By driving the drive motor 230 and lowering the first rack 232 from the state where the protrusion 262 is at the position of the protrusion 262f, the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262 is lowered. As a result, the protrusion 262 moves from the position of the protrusion 262f to the position of the protrusion 262g through the path 275 (from the start to the end of the arrow). As described above, the protrusion 262f is in contact with the inner peripheral wall 261 of the guide groove 250. In this state, when the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262 attempts to move downward, the protrusion 262 moves along the inner peripheral wall 261 while contacting the inner peripheral wall 261 inclined to the lower left. That is, the protrusion 262f moves in the lower left direction (lower right in the drawing) and moves to the position of the protrusion 262g. Thus, since the protrusion 262 moves in the left direction, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17C, the effect moving body 210 and the first transmission bar are moved by the amount of movement of the protrusion 262 in the left direction. 234 and the guide protrusion 235 move to the left. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17C, the first transmission bar 234 protrudes greatly from the first rack 232.

  Thus, as the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262 moves to the lower left along the guide groove 250, the effect moving body 210 also moves to the lower left. Thereby, the movement of the effect moving body 210 can be made complicated. Further, as the effect moving body 210 moves in the lower left direction, as shown in FIG. 17B, a part of the effect moving body 210 is covered with the game board 2 and is in a state where it is difficult to view or cannot be viewed. In this way, by causing the effect moving body 210 to appear from the game board 2 or concealing it in the game board 2, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the movement of the effect moving body 210.

  Further, by driving the drive motor 230 and lowering the first rack 232, the guide protrusion 235 having the protrusion 262 is lowered. Thus, the protrusion 262 moves from the position of the protrusion 262g to the position of the protrusion 262h in contact with the outer peripheral wall 260 through the path 276 (from the start to the end of the arrow).

  Further, by driving the drive motor 230 and lowering the first rack 232, the protrusion 262 moves along the outer peripheral wall 260 while being in contact with the outer peripheral wall 260. Thus, the protrusion 262h moves in the lower right direction (lower left in the drawing) and moves to the position of the protrusion 262i through the path 277 (from the start to the end of the arrow).

  Further, by driving the drive motor 230 and lowering the first rack 232, the protrusion 262 moves along the outer peripheral wall 260 while being in contact with the outer peripheral wall 260. As a result, the protrusion 262i moves in the lower right direction (lower left in the drawing) and moves to the position of the protrusion 262j through the path 278 (from the start to the end of the arrow).

  Further, by driving the drive motor 230 and lowering the first rack 232, the protrusion 262j moves to the position of the protrusion 262a through the path 279 (from the start to the end of the arrow). Thereby, the effect moving body 210 returns to the first position (initial position). When the effect moving body 210 returns to the first position (initial position) in this way, the detection piece 233 is detected by the initial position detection sensor 227.

  In this way, the effect moving body 210 moves along the guide groove 250 formed in the guide body 220, so that the movement from the first position, which is the initial position, to the second position, which is the highest position, The movement from the second position to the first position is performed. In addition, the operation / non-operation of the solenoid 226 (FIG. 10) is repeated, and the effect moving body 210 is moved while rotating the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212 (FIG. 10), thereby imitating a butterfly. The player can visually recognize the moving body 210 as if it is moving while flapping. In addition, the movement of the effect moving body 210 is performed with the light emission of the LED 255 (FIG. 11) of the lamp control board 254 provided behind the effect movement body 210 and the light emission of the LED 53 of the game effect lamp 9 (FIG. 4). May be. Thereby, the effect moving body 210 is irradiated with light, and the appearance of the effect moving body 210 can be improved.

  The effect moving body 210 is moved based on the fact that the initial position detection sensor 227 detects the detection piece 233 and the effect moving body 210 at the initial position (first position) is detected. Specifically, the effect moving body 210 is moved until the initial position detecting sensor 227 detects that the effect moving body 210 is in the first position a predetermined number of times. Thereby, after performing the effect by the effect moving body 210, the effect moving body 210 can be stopped at the initial position (first position). Therefore, the effect moving body 210 at the initial position (first position) is partially covered by the game board 2 and is not so conspicuous, so the player is notified that the effect by the effect moving body 210 has ended, and the player's The line of sight can be diverted from the effect moving body 210. Further, the effect moving body 210 may be moved based on the detection of the effect moving body 210 at the initial position (first position). Thereby, the exact position of the effect moving body 210 is grasped, and the effect moving body 210 can be accurately moved.

  Note that the timing of moving the effect moving body 210 is a reach effect or a case where no game is being performed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a demonstration state. As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) are prepared in advance. The timing for moving the effect moving body 210 during the reach effect is when a reach effect of super reach such as Super A or Super B is executed. When these reach effects are executed, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. In addition, an effect by the effect moving body 210 may also be performed at the time of a chance up notice in the reach effect. In this way, an effect by the effect moving body 210 is added to the reach effect, thereby making it possible to attract the player. In addition, the effect moving body 210 may be operated in the case of a pseudo-ream or in the case of jackpot determination. In addition, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the effect moving body 210 is displayed. It may be moved. Further, the effect moving body 210 may continue to be moved while the game medium is being fired toward the game area. Further, the effect moving body 210 may continue to be moved from when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on until the power is turned off.

  Further, the effect moving body 210 is moved while light emission of the LED 255 (FIG. 11) provided on the lamp control board 254 behind the effect movement body 210 and light emission of the LED 53 of the game effect lamp 9 (FIG. 4). May be. Further, the display of the effect image by the image display device 5 and the movement of the effect moving body 210 may be linked to improve the effect. For example, in conjunction with the movement of the effect moving body 210, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or, a moving image different from the decorative design may be reproduced and displayed, or the variation pattern of the decorative design may be changed. Furthermore, when the effect moving body 210 is moved, the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like may be different from the normal operation modes.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the path 270 to the path 273 of the protrusion 262 for guiding the effect moving body 210 from the first position (initial position) to the second position, The projecting path 274 to the path 279 for guiding the effect moving body 210 from the second position to the first position (initial position) are different paths. Thereby, the movement of the production moving body 210 can be varied, and the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, the vertex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 is positioned closer to the second path than the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. Thus, the protrusion 262 that moves while contacting the outer peripheral wall 260 reaches the vertex 264 (second position) of the outer peripheral wall 260 beyond the vertex 265 of the inner peripheral wall 261. The protrusion 262 that has reached the apex 264 of the outer peripheral wall 260 enters the second path as it is and does not return backward. Thereby, various movements of the production moving body 210 can be realized, and thereby the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, when the effect moving body 210 is moved, the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212 constituting the effect moving body 210 are rotated. Thereby, it is possible to make the player visually recognize as if the effect moving body imitating the butterfly is moving while flapping.

  Further, the guide groove 250 has a straight section in which the groove extends upward for moving the effect moving body 210 upward from the initial position. As a result, the effect moving body 210 that is partially covered with the game board 2 and difficult to visually recognize can immediately appear, and wasteful movement of the effect moving body 210 in a place where it is difficult to visually recognize is restricted. be able to.

  The effect moving body 210 is moved based on the fact that the initial position detecting sensor 227 detects that the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position (first position). Thereby, while being able to implement | achieve the exact movement of the production | presentation mobile body 210, the various motion of a mobile body can be implement | achieved and the game machine which improved the interest can be provided.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, in order to move the effect moving body 210 at a position away from the guide groove 250, the first transmission bar 234 and the transmission bar locking plate 214 are provided between the effect moving body 210 and the guide groove 250. Etc. were interposed. However, for example, a protrusion is formed on the rear surface of the effect moving body, and the protrusion is inserted into a guide groove disposed on the rear surface of the effect moving body, thereby moving the effect moving body directly along the guide groove. You may do it. In this case, the guide body in which the guide groove is formed is provided so as to face the rear surface of the effect moving body.

  Further, the effect moving body is not limited to the one imitating a butterfly, and may be one imitating other insects or organisms, or one representing characters. A plurality of effect moving bodies may be provided. For example, a plurality of effect moving bodies that describe characters may be provided, and these may be integrated to express one word. Further, instead of the left moving body 211 and the right moving body 212, the image display device 5 may be provided in the effect moving body 210. Thereby, the image display device 5 itself can be moved according to the effect by the decorative design of the image display device 5, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which when the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position, it is difficult to visually recognize a part of the effect moving body 210 covered with the game board 2. However, when the effect moving body 210 is in the initial position, the effect moving body 210 may be covered with the game board 2 or the like so that it is difficult to visually recognize. Thereby, by moving the effect moving body 210, the effect moving body 210 appears suddenly, and a more effective effect is possible. As described above, when it is difficult to visually recognize the effect moving body 210 at the initial position, the straight section (the straight section 250a shown in FIG. 12) formed in the guide groove is set to be long. It is preferable. Thereby, the appearance moving body 210 can appear immediately.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the effect moving body 210 moves on a plane parallel to the game board 2 (on the top, bottom, left, and right planes) has been described. However, it is not limited to such a form, For example, the movement of the production | generation effect | action body 210 may be accompanied by the movement of the front-back direction. In this case, the direction in which the guide groove 250 formed in the guide body 250 extends may be set as appropriate.

  Further, the shape of the guide groove is not limited to a rhombus, and the same action and effect can be obtained even in a polygonal shape. That is, as in the above embodiment, the route to the first position and the route to the second position are not limited to the same length. The shape of the guide groove may be changed from a rhombus shape to another square shape so that the path lengths may be different. For example, the shape of the guide groove may be a pentagon, and the number of portions where the path bends may be different between the reciprocating paths. Good.

  Further, while the effect moving body 210 is moving from the first position to the second position, or while moving from the second position to the first position, the inversion of the drive motor 230 is repeated to produce the effect movement. The body 210 may be moved back and forth. Further, the effect moving body 210 may be gradually moved by repeating ON / OFF of the drive motor 230.

  FIG. 18 is a view showing a modification of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (a) is a view showing a guide groove formed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first modification, ) Is a view showing guide grooves formed in a pachinko gaming machine according to a second modification.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the guide groove 500 includes an outer peripheral wall 501, an inner peripheral wall 502, and an inner peripheral wall 503, and is formed in an approximately 8 shape. The case where the protrusion 510 is located at the lowest position is the case where the effect moving body 210 is at the initial position. By driving the drive gear 231 and raising the first rack 232 from this state, the protrusion 510 can be moved to the uppermost position along the arrow as shown in FIG. When the protrusion 510 comes to the uppermost position, the drive gear 231 is driven in the reverse direction to lower the first rack 232. Then, the protrusion 510 is moved to the lowest position of the guide groove 500 along the arrow. Thereby, the effect moving body 210 returns to the initial position. In FIG. 18A, the path along which the protrusion 510 moves is indicated by arrows 511 to 526, and the protrusion 510 moves in the order of the numbers attached to the arrows. As shown in FIG. 18A, the protrusion 510 moves to the uppermost position through the guide groove 510 formed on the right side in the drawing. Further, the protrusion 510 moves to the lowest position through the guide groove 510 formed on the left side in the drawing. Thereby, the movement of the effect moving body 210 can be complicated. Such movement of the protrusion 510 can be understood by describing the movement of the protrusion with reference to FIG.

  As a second modification, as shown in FIG. 18B, the guide groove 600 is formed in an approximately 8 shape with an outer peripheral wall 601, an inner peripheral wall 602, and an inner peripheral wall 603. The case where the projection 610 is located at the lowest position is the case where the effect moving body 210 is at the initial position. By driving the drive gear 231 from this state to raise the first rack 232, the protrusion 610 can be moved to the uppermost position along the arrow as shown in FIG. When the protrusion 610 comes to the uppermost position, the drive gear 231 is driven in the reverse direction to lower the first rack 232. Then, the protrusion 610 is moved to the lowest position of the guide groove 600 along the arrow. Thereby, the effect moving body 210 returns to the initial position. In FIG. 18B, the path along which the protruding portion 610 moves is indicated by arrows 611 to 626, and the protruding portion 610 moves in the order of the numbers attached to the arrows. As shown in FIG. 18B, the protrusion 610 moves so as to write the numeral 8, and a part of the path intersects. Thereby, the movement of the effect moving body 210 can be complicated. Such movement of the protrusion 610 can also be understood by describing the movement of the protrusion with reference to FIG.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 9 Game effect lamp 200 Production apparatus 201 Base body 210 Production moving body 220 Guide body 226 Solenoid 227 Initial position detection sensor 230 Drive motor 231 Drive gear 232 First rack 234 First transmission bar 235 Guide projection 236 Second transmission bar 240 Second rack 245 Third rack 250 Guide groove 262 Projection

Claims (2)

A gaming machine for playing games,
Comprising a movable body movable between a first position and a second position;
The moving body moves between the first position and the second position according to a guide part,
The guide portion includes at least a first guide portion for moving the moving body from the first position to the second position, and a first guide for moving the moving body from the second position to the first position. It is composed of a second guide part different from the one guide part,
The movable body can move from the first position to the second position according to the first guide part without changing the attitude, and can move from the second position to the first position according to the second guide part. Ri movable der without changing,
A first driving means for moving the movable body between the first position and the second position according to the guide portion;
The moving body has a first movable body and a second movable body,
While the movable body is moved between the first position and the second position by the first driving means, the first movable body and the second movable body are different from the first driving means. Can be operated by the second drive means;
A gaming machine characterized by that. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The game control means includes information output means for outputting information,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means controls the effect based on information output by the information output means.

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